Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

That night.

Four Dao Bodies gathered once again, their faces all showing great solemnity.

"Bliss Catastrophe?"

Qingyun's Dao Body frowned deeply, muttering the new term he had heard from the Causal Dao Body, his thoughts somewhat chaotic.

He had just planned to take a trip to the Bliss Ghost Market, yet before he could set out, he was stopped by the three who came together, stating outright that it was a matter of great importance.

"Beings at the stage of Pure Yang, due to rule restrictions, are not able to enter Immortal Island and therefore stay outside in Bliss Sea, waiting for many beings from inside Immortal Island to come out. That's the reason for the so-called Bliss Catastrophe."

The light in Qingyun's Dao Body's eyes flickered uncertainly.

This was no catastrophe, but clearly man-made, a disaster born from rampant greed.

Of course, he could understand the thoughts of those beings.

After all, in Bliss Immortal City, one could obtain a large number of high-level innate divine items, and many other special resources. If he were in their shoes, he might well feel tempted and make the same choice, the only difference perhaps being that he would act more gently?

But understanding is one thing; this was truly not good news for him.

Would the Ether Concealing Garment combined with the Zijin Dragons Boat allow him to escape from the encirclement of more than one Pure Yang True Immortal? He dared not gamble, nor could he.

"Wait, could it be that the low profile adopted by those powers in Bliss Immortal Island, such as the Mysterious Pavilion, is for this reason?"

A light flashed through Qingyun's Dao Body, as if realizing something all of a sudden.

As far as he knew, behind these powers were Pure Yang True Immortal beings, even more than one, which was why they had been able to stand tall for tens or even hundreds of thousands of years in the River of Cosmos without falling.

Behind this so-called Bliss Catastrophe, their shadow was very likely present.

"Judging by Daoist Observer's expression, it seems you've got an idea already?"

As if suddenly realizing something, Qingyun's Dao Body turned his head to look directly at the Causal Dao Body and asked with a smile.

He remembered that this fellow Causal was rather fond of strategizing and must have come here deep in the night with a countermeasure in mind, considering the situation.

As his words rang out, the other two Dao Bodies, Dream Illusion and Xuanshui, looked towards the Causal Dao Body in unison, their faces showing a hint of curiosity.

Seeing this.

The Causal Dao Body nodded and said calmly, "I wouldn't go as far as to call it an idea, but I do have a preliminary thought."

"Please speak your mind, Daoist."

"I have three thoughts, and it would be best to execute them all at once."

"First is to ride the wave. In recent decades, alliances on Immortal Island have sprouted up like bamboo after the rain, and others like the Qiyuan Alliance are expanding like mad, clearly in preparation for the approaching Bliss Catastrophe. Given this, we can join them and huddle for warmth with the many Feathering True Immortals."

"Additionally, this is to avoid standing out and being given special 'attention' by those old beings."

As his voice fell.

The eyes of the three Dao Bodies belonging to Qingyun lit up, seeing it indeed as a viable strategy.

"What else?"

Xuanshui's Dao Body asked impatiently.

"As for the second, it is to create chaos, the more chaotic the better for us."

As he spoke, not waiting for the others' reaction, he heard the Causal Dao Body continue with the analysis:

"Of course, since Qingyun's Dao Body carries the Opening God Seal and has been exposed, he will definitely be a prime target for those people; that is unavoidable. Therefore, the third - is to sacrifice the pawn to save the chariot, cutting off the tail to survive!"

"Sacrifice the pawn to save the chariot!" Qingyun's Dao Body's gaze sharpened as he instantly understood the implied meaning.

"Cutting off the tail to survive?"

Dream Illusion's Dao Body was slightly stunned.

"Correct!"

"Among the four of us, Qingyun and Dream Illusion have the strongest survival skills. But Qingyun has already been targeted, and it would be best to continue drawing their attention, even at the risk of sacrificing yourself."

"And when the time comes, Dream Illusion should carry all the treasures and take the opportunity to escape amidst the chaos. Xuanshui and I will do our best to cover you, and when necessary, we'll forfeit our lives to give you the greatest chance to survive."

Upon hearing this, the other three fell silent deep in thought.

After a long time.

"Huff——, I understand now." Dream Illusion's Dao Body took a deep breath and assured solemnly, "Rest assured, my fellow Daoists, Dream Illusion will not disappoint your expectations. Starting from now, I shall act with discretion in all my undertakings."

"Very good."

Causal's Dao Body stood up, smiling and saying, "Considering our three aggressive styles of action that have attracted the attention of many creatures within the island, Xuanshui and I will make a concerted effort to challenge the God-Demon Tower, to diminish Dream Illusion's presence."

"Understood," Xuanshui's Dao Body nodded firmly.

Seeing the somber atmosphere in the room, Causal's Dao Body couldn't help but chuckle lightly, consoling, "All right, my fellow Daoists, although this journey is fraught with grave risks, it shall ultimately be harmless. Moreover, with these high-level innate divine items, our main bodies' ascent to Combining Dao is merely a matter of time."

"At that time, those powers, including Mysterious Pavilion, will have to be reckoned with one by one!"

His voice, towards the end, carried a thinly veiled hint of cold murderous intent.

But at this moment.

"Daoist, why not add one more item?"

Qingyun's Dao Body's gaze flashed, then he suggested, "What do you think of the Minor Celestial Star Array? The Bliss Ghost Market has sufficient materials for its creation, and it's quite simple to refine. If we could layer two of them, harnessing the power of ninety thousand True Immortals, shaking the Pure Yang would not be difficult!"

"You mean—" Causal's Dao Body's eyes lit up with a sharp gleam, "It's feasible indeed, but still requires careful planning."

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The next day.

Outside the city, in the Immortal Fish Alliance's quarters.